Hiya folks! Here are 6 of my favourites! I've tried to give a description of the technical requirements, please let me know if you need any more information. I suggest you choose the ones you enjoy and play them as a set!
Squire Parsons
Description of technical requirements -
intermediate/advanced
LH - maximum stretch of octave interval
LH étouffés position
lever changes
LH RH independent lines
Planxty Irwin
Description of technical requirements -
intermediate but slow tempo version with large LH intervals
LH - maximum stretch of 9th interval
LH repeated pattern
RH simple melody some decorations which help placings and add style
no lever changes
Maurice O’Connor
Description of technical requirements -
advanced
LH - maximum stretch of 10th
Fast and intricate
LH RH independent lines
no lever changes
Uses wide range of harp
LH étouffés position
Miss Murphy
Description of technical requirements -
elementary/intermediate
LH - maximum stretch of octave interval
LH harmonics
can also be played at slower tempo
O’Carolan’s Draught
Description of technical requirements -
intermediate/advanced
LH - maximum stretch of 10th
LH RH independent lines
lever changes
Fast and intricate
can also be played at slower tempo
Sir Arthur Shaen
Description of technical requirements -
advanced
expressive and subtle phrases
LH harmonics including bass note plus harmonic above at same time using LH
LH p.d.l.t
Wide dynamic range
